Bloodhound vs Irish Wolfhound
Compare the Bloodhound to the Irish Wolfhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bloodhounds and Irish Wolfhounds.
Bloodhound
Irish Wolfhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
11-15 Years
6-8 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
32-35 Inches
Weight
80-110 Pounds
90-180 Pounds
Intelligence
Bloodhound
Irish Wolfhound
Origin Country
France
Unspecified
Origin Year
1000 AD
-700 BC
Bloodhound
Irish Wolfhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bloodhound
Irish Wolfhound
Bloodhound
Irish Wolfhound
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Bloodhound
Irish Wolfhound
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Bloodhound
Irish Wolfhound
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
High
Medium to High
Bloodhound
Irish Wolfhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bloodhound
Irish Wolfhound
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Bloodhound
Irish Wolfhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bloodhound
Irish Wolfhound
Average Lifespan
11-15 Years
6-8 Years
Bloodhound
Irish Wolfhound
Bloodhound
Irish Wolfhound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Bloodhound
Irish Wolfhound
